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Newspaper
Mitchell Capital
Location
Mitchell, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
May 15, 1891
Page
10
Rev. N S Bradley spoke on Things that Keep Men Down at the YMCA lecture series in Mitchell. He argued common hindrances like inertia debt and intemperance, urging economy effort and industry as keys to improvement and citing historical examples to inspire young readers.
Commercial Club discusses a 50 000 copy artesian edition covering the James River valley. Aberdeen Huron Woonsocket Yankton to take 3 000 10 000 copies. Mitchell urged to participate. A committee will canvass. idea of a Northwest railroad official tour to study crops and artesian resources gains support.
The Independents will send twenty four delegates to Cincinnati on the 19th to decide on a national third party. South Dakota delegates are told to oppose proxies, back the St Louis platform, and delay final third party decisions until early 1892. Notable delegates include Senator Kyle and others, with Reform Press Association players Cummings and Pease. Editor Bushnell promotes artesian edition and aims to sell 2000 to 3000 copies locally. A Syrup of Figs ad touts safety and kidney and liver benefits. Mrs Eliza Rearick of Sanborn County faces a sensational murder trial next term amid possible plea deals.
The court has appointed Huron to defend the woman in the case. A noteworthy detail in the proceedings is the recent birth of her child, adding a personal dimension to the case.
Delegates from many states gather in Kansas City for the International Y M C A session held in a 1600 seat Baptist church. H B Chamberlain of Denver presides. H M Clark of Michigan elected secretary. W B Jacobs directs singing. funds pledged reach $50,000 toward the work with leaders from New York Chicago Cleveland and Pittsburgh among those pledging substantial sums.
The General Land Office issues the March 3 1891 land law with repeal of timber culture entries for new filings while preserving existing claims. It tightens homestead rights, limits holders of over 160 acres, and requires longer residence and cultivation proofs. Separate notes mention rewards for fire companies and details on segregated school lands across multiple districts.
An ad notes spring fatigue from impure blood, touts Hood's Sarsaparilla as purifying and building up health to restore appetite and vigor. It also reports Attorney Hitchcock's travel from Woonsocket. Stevens of the Sanborn County bank faces ten indictments and will be tried in Mitchell in the fall, with lawyer Geo Cooper of Huron.
Captain William Boland died at Mercy hospital this morning from Brights disease of the kidneys. His death had been expected for weeks and his wife was by his side. He had long commanded packets in the St Louis trade.
Late field reports show Agriculturists Winsor and Wells harvesting the last potatoes on their farm east of town. Geo Johnston of the M D G Co devotes full time to crop planting. Granger Smith of the treasury department oversees thousand plus acres under cultivation. Rev J P Coffman of Della Rapids, first pastor of Mitchells Baptist church, won $1500 judgment against Milwaukee Co for fire damage.
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